Breast feeding?

Im sure this topic has been posted before, but has everyone decided if they're going to breast feed or formula feed? I'm completely up in the air. I WANT to breast feed, but i think it's the weirdest, most uncomfortable idea. It's gotten to the point where the word Milk bothers me. I want to get past it because I know it's best for the baby but I can't seem to. I think I'm going to wait until she is born and decide then. FTM, by the way.

Im sure this topic has been posted before, but has everyone decided if they're going to breast feed or formula feed? I'm completely up in the air. I WANT to breast feed, but i think it's the weirdest, most uncomfortable idea. It's gotten to the point where the word Milk bothers me. I want to get past it because I know it's best for the baby but I can't seem to. I think I'm going to wait until she is born and decide then. FTM, by the way.

If all goes well I will be breastfeeding. I was breastfed and grew up around women breastfeeding, all my friends do too. So I see it as completely normal and non-icky (that's what our boobs are for). I understand people who can't or don't want to, each to their own. But for me it's natural, healthy, a great weight loss tool post-pregnancy and most-importantly free!!! You should see if there are any breastfeeding classes, DVDs or seminars you can attend/watch and see how you feel.

If all goes well I will be breastfeeding. I was breastfed and grew up around women breastfeeding, all my friends do too. So I see it as completely normal and non-icky (that's what our boobs are for). I understand people who can't or don't want to, each to their own. But for me it's natural, healthy, a great weight loss tool post-pregnancy and most-importantly free!!! You should see if there are any breastfeeding classes, DVDs or seminars you can attend/watch and see how you feel.

I completely feel the same way. I really want to breastfeed, but I can't seem to get over the weirdness. Hopefully that'll go away by the time the baby gets here. I'm really determined to breastfeed him!

I completely feel the same way. I really want to breastfeed, but I can't seem to get over the weirdness. Hopefully that'll go away by the time the baby gets here. I'm really determined to breastfeed him!

To each their own. I breastfed my first and im doing the same with this one. i grew up around formula so it was new to me. i dropped weight fast and it was kept off. ate like a pig and not a pound gained lol hope you do what makes you happy and comfortable. :)

To each their own. I breastfed my first and im doing the same with this one. i grew up around formula so it was new to me. i dropped weight fast and it was kept off. ate like a pig and not a pound gained lol hope you do what makes you happy and comfortable. :)

Breastfeeding... Its free and it's easy(for me). No reason not to, and to the FTMs I can't explain it, but it doesn't feel weird or sexual at all. I wondered about that before my first one was born, but it's just not an issue for me.

Breastfeeding... Its free and it's easy(for me). No reason not to, and to the FTMs I can't explain it, but it doesn't feel weird or sexual at all. I wondered about that before my first one was born, but it's just not an issue for me.

Breast feed for sure. This will be my 4th baby to breast feed. It's such a good bonding experience. Plus I never bought formula! Saved lots of money. To me it is a lot less hassle. I never have to worry about packing a bottle. I pump too and that can take dedication but it's worth it to me. I would encourage BF for as long as you can. It's not for everyone though. I have friends who just couldn't do it.

Breast feed for sure. This will be my 4th baby to breast feed. It's such a good bonding experience. Plus I never bought formula! Saved lots of money. To me it is a lot less hassle. I never have to worry about packing a bottle. I pump too and that can take dedication but it's worth it to me. I would encourage BF for as long as you can. It's not for everyone though. I have friends who just couldn't do it.

I will definitely try to breastfeed. I hate making bottles. In the middle of the night its so much easier to pull the baby in bed and there you go. Also I dropped a lot of weight in the first couple of weeks. It also helps your uterus shrink back. Either way you go the baby will be fine and healthy. Life is going to turn upside-down for a while so do whats best for you and the baby.

I will definitely try to breastfeed. I hate making bottles. In the middle of the night its so much easier to pull the baby in bed and there you go. Also I dropped a lot of weight in the first couple of weeks. It also helps your uterus shrink back. Either way you go the baby will be fine and healthy. Life is going to turn upside-down for a while so do whats best for you and the baby.

I breastfed my daughter and loved the bonding that we had because of it, however it was a struggle at first! I agree with pp though, it's not really weird or sexual. I thought it would be, but the pain at the beginning took all those thoughts away:) My advice would be to research it and be open-minded when your baby is born. I was absolutely determined to breastfeed and I thought I would be doing my daughter a great disservice if I fed her formula...I had to get over that when my milk dried up at 5 months and I had to formula feed. Honestly, breast milk is nature's way and the most healthy, but lots of babies do very well on formula. Just be flexible and do what you think is best for you and the baby. Getting food into her belly is your first priority, no matter what method you use!

I breastfed my daughter and loved the bonding that we had because of it, however it was a struggle at first! I agree with pp though, it's not really weird or sexual. I thought it would be, but the pain at the beginning took all those thoughts away:) My advice would be to research it and be open-minded when your baby is born. I was absolutely determined to breastfeed and I thought I would be doing my daughter a great disservice if I fed her formula...I had to get over that when my milk dried up at 5 months and I had to formula feed. Honestly, breast milk is nature's way and the most healthy, but lots of babies do very well on formula. Just be flexible and do what you think is best for you and the baby. Getting food into her belly is your first priority, no matter what method you use!

I'd recommend going to a La Leche League meeting or breastfeeding class before you give birth. Otherwise, since you're not really convinced, I doubt you'll succeed. Getting more info will help you make your decision and stick with it! Good luck.

I'd recommend going to a La Leche League meeting or breastfeeding class before you give birth. Otherwise, since you're not really convinced, I doubt you'll succeed. Getting more info will help you make your decision and stick with it! Good luck.

Breastfeeding can be difficult at first, but does get easier! I feel like if I had been on the fence with my first, I probably would have given up pretty quickly. But, I was determined and I had my Mom's support. I like the Le Leche suggestion. FTMs def need support to stick with it. Good luck either way!

Breastfeeding can be difficult at first, but does get easier! I feel like if I had been on the fence with my first, I probably would have given up pretty quickly. But, I was determined and I had my Mom's support. I like the Le Leche suggestion. FTMs def need support to stick with it. Good luck either way!

I'm going to exclusively pump with number 2. I'd planned to breast feed with #1 but we had some issues so I started pumping. I didn't know much about that option so I wanted to bring it up for you! Kellymom.com is a great resource for breast feeding and pumping! Good luck!

I'm going to exclusively pump with number 2. I'd planned to breast feed with #1 but we had some issues so I started pumping. I didn't know much about that option so I wanted to bring it up for you! Kellymom.com is a great resource for breast feeding and pumping! Good luck!

Just keep an open mind about both and when baby is born you can figure it out. I exclusively breastfed my first, formula for my second, and pumped/ breastfed my third. Every situation is different and you won't know what works until you try it. Good luck!

Just keep an open mind about both and when baby is born you can figure it out. I exclusively breastfed my first, formula for my second, and pumped/ breastfed my third. Every situation is different and you won't know what works until you try it. Good luck!

Definately going to breast feed. I didn't breastfeed my first for more then two weeks and I regretted it afterwards. I breastfed my twins for 6 months and was also regretful when I stopped. It's such a great bonding experience, I am aiming for 12months this time!

Definately going to breast feed. I didn't breastfeed my first for more then two weeks and I regretted it afterwards. I breastfed my twins for 6 months and was also regretful when I stopped. It's such a great bonding experience, I am aiming for 12months this time!

I had my daughter When I was just 16 and I thought the same thing. But in the hospital when they brought her in finally ( I had to have a cs whereI was put to sleep) and the nurse said she was hungry it was just instinct, It wasn't weird at all pretty amazing actually it's created a bond like no other. I would say even if it really freaks you out, try it once and if you don't like it then bottle feed.

I had my daughter When I was just 16 and I thought the same thing. But in the hospital when they brought her in finally ( I had to have a cs whereI was put to sleep) and the nurse said she was hungry it was just instinct, It wasn't weird at all pretty amazing actually it's created a bond like no other. I would say even if it really freaks you out, try it once and if you don't like it then bottle feed.

Breastfeed! Still bf'ing DD1 and really hope all goes well with DD2 so I can bf her as well. Actually, I did a combo of pumping and nursing w DD1 and I think for convenience's sake I'm just going to nurse this one. I second the idea to get bf'ing support ahead of time. If you're ambivalent or thinking you'll figure it out when the baby gets here, it's going to be an uphill battle. You'll have enough going on after birth, and it's not like you'll have some extra time to learn about it then - read up ahead of time. I read a book or two and watched some videos on YouTube. With the lactation consultants in the hospital, that was enough for me.

Breastfeed! Still bf'ing DD1 and really hope all goes well with DD2 so I can bf her as well. Actually, I did a combo of pumping and nursing w DD1 and I think for convenience's sake I'm just going to nurse this one. I second the idea to get bf'ing support ahead of time. If you're ambivalent or thinking you'll figure it out when the baby gets here, it's going to be an uphill battle. You'll have enough going on after birth, and it's not like you'll have some extra time to learn about it then - read up ahead of time. I read a book or two and watched some videos on YouTube. With the lactation consultants in the hospital, that was enough for me.

I'm for breastfeeding 100%. I hate that it turns out to be difficult and not an option for some. I breastfed my son for a year. I know with my next LO I'll probably only make it to four months because I'll have to go back to work. That makes me sad but at least I'll be able to some. I'm just nervous about the switch to formula on my little guys tummy. Well, that certainly a long ways off...

I'm for breastfeeding 100%. I hate that it turns out to be difficult and not an option for some. I breastfed my son for a year. I know with my next LO I'll probably only make it to four months because I'll have to go back to work. That makes me sad but at least I'll be able to some. I'm just nervous about the switch to formula on my little guys tummy. Well, that certainly a long ways off...

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